Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is Cause and Effect?

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Cause and Effect is a text structure that explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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Example of Cause and Effect:

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Cause: Ray forgot to charge his iPad. Effect: His iPad was dead the next day.

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What is Sequence/Chronological Order?

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Sequence or chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur in time.

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Example of Sequence/Chronological Order:

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This morning, I woke up late, got dressed quickly, and rode my bike to school.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Example of Compare and Contrast:

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Apples and oranges are both fruits, but they have different skin thickness and acidity.

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What is Description in Text Structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a topic, helping to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Example of Description:

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The desert is dry, sandy, and has very few plants.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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Problem and Solution is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.